It’s so comfortable that you won’t feel any soreness or pain even after wearing your baby for more than an hour due to the even weight distribution.

CONS

It’s not suitable for newborns. It should only be used by infants that are four months old and up or those who can support their head and neck.

You may need to practice putting it on by yourself. Otherwise, you’re going to need help from someone else because they have extra security features (some clips and buttons) that will prevent babies from unbuckling themselves.

Why Is There A Need For Baby Carriers?

1. Safety: Most can even be for newborns. One of the things you will learnas a first-time parent is that most babies cry because they want you to hold them.

Theylong to be beside you all the time and since it might stop you from doing certainthings, putting them in a carrier is like hitting two birds with one stone.

2. Convenience: If you’re staying at home and doing chores, you can carry your baby around and even nurse him while doing so. There’s less likelihood of the baby being fussy and irritable once they're in a carrier.

It feels like your arms are still around them. Plus, they’re going to think they’re actively participating in your activities, thus promoting more bonding for you and your tot.

3. Mobility: I mentioned earlier about using carriers in airports. It’s a better option than strollers in that aspect, trust me.

Both of your hands will be free to carry stuff or move about, and you won’t get stuck in the middle of a busy area because you can’t go through a crowd.

4. Ergonomics: While your baby is growing, it will get more and more challenging to carry them in your arms. When my son was almost 22 pounds, my arms would be sore after a few minutes of cuddling him.

Carriers will help you reduce the back pain and will minimize strain on your shoulders and upper extremities because you no longer have to exert too much effort in carrying your child as they get heavier.

Also, when going on trips, you don’t need to lug a stroller around which will take up space.

5. Physical contact and bonding: Mind you, there are several benefits to this including an increase in the production of oxytocin also known as the ‘cuddle or love hormone.’

It will then result to two things: a strong, lasting bond (which will go beyond his younger years and, extend up to their teenage years and adulthood) and a reduction in postpartum anxiety (which, if left untreated, will likely result in depression).

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Things To Look For

1. Good fit: This is for the safety and protection off you and your infant. Not all carriers are created equal, and if you’re a plus-size mom, you want something that’s easily adjustable and will fit your curves.

2. Comfort: There are carriers with padded shoulder straps and waist bands, and it might be best if you choose these kinds of carriers. It’s comfortable and won’t put pressure on your shoulders when you’re using it for longer periods of time.

If it’s not padded, go for those with a sturdy fabric. These types will help distribute the baby’s weight evenly. Then, you don’t have to deal with sore neck, shoulders, and back

For the infant, you may want to opt for those that can secure their thighs but are neither too tight nor too loose.

Also, since they’re likely to sleep on it, an add-on feature like a padded head rest would be great.

3. Easy to use and clean: So another way to choose the best product for me is that – it should be easy to use.

When you want a multi-functional carrier, you should be able to work on the straps and locks with ease – it’s not like your baby has the patience to wait while you fumble with the gear.

And, of course, it better be easy to clean too. It will touch your tot’s skin, and if he’s on the sensitive side, it may need regular cleaning.​

Nancy Shaw

Hi. My name is Nancy. I am a nurse by profession and a writer by passion and ever since I became a mother, I’ve become very active in sharing useful and important information about basically anything under the sun and a full-time mother to a 21-month old boy. Read more about me here.

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